Slough Children First is recruiting a permanent social worker for its newly integrated Family Help Service, which brings assessment and safeguarding together. The post involves direct work with children and families from first assessment through to longer-term intervention, building plans around family strengths and coordinating support with partner agencies. The caseload can include children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings and care proceedings, and the role is hybrid with at least three office days a week. Social Work England registration is required.
What the job involves
- Undertake Family Help assessments with children and families
- Work directly with children and families from assessment through to longer-term intervention
- Develop plans that build on family strengths
- Coordinate support and work with partner agencies to achieve sustainable change
- Manage a varied caseload including children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings and care proceedings
- Keep children safe while promoting family resilience and independence
- Understand children's lived experiences and make sure their voices are heard
- Deliver interventions that help families overcome challenges
- Contribute to continuous improvement, reflective practice and development of the service
What’s required
Qualifications
- Recognised social work qualification
Registration & licences
- Registration with Social Work England
Experience
- Experience of working within children's social care
Skills & knowledge
- Confidence in undertaking assessments, analysing risk and developing plans
- Commitment to relationship-based and strengths-led practice
- Building positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies
- Sound professional judgement
- Resilience in managing complexity
Other
- Shared ambition to achieve the best outcomes for children
- Alignment with the organisation's values
What’s offered
- Manageable workloads
- Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
- Comprehensive learning and development programme
- Clear pathways for career progression
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible working policies
- Agile working supported by technology
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Social Worker - Family Help (permanent) employer: Slough Children First
Slough Children First is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the children they serve. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to hybrid working, you will find a fulfilling environment where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join us in Slough, where your expertise in social work can thrive and grow within a dedicated team focused on achieving positive outcomes for families.
